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Quote by Terry Richardson

“I didn't want to be a photographer. I wanted to play music and be a rock star. I didn't have a mentor telling me to take pictures and encouraging me. But when the music thing didn't work out, I became a photographer's assistant. And then I caught the bug.”

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Terry Richardson

Terry Richardson, born on August 14, 1965, is a renowned photographer known for his unique perspective and style. His work is renowned for capturing the essence of fashion, music, and pop culture. Richardson's photographs have appeared in numerous fashion magazines and advertisements, and his style has had a profound impact on the photography world. more

“I look fondly back on renegade days of my youth. Not the partying or anything, but it's still the spirit that I have always adhered to. When I do work that I like, it feels like a great punk song, like a burst of adrenaline. I've always kept this spirit in me, or some sort of connection to it.”

Spirit Song Party Youth Punk Adrenaline

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“I consider myself a Chicagoan. I came here to study at the Art Institute in 1951 when I was 18 years old, and I've been here ever since. I still think Chicago is the best city in the country.”

Thinking Art Country Study

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“That's the way it goes with the whole human thing - nobody wants to take a risk. But to be entertaining is not risky, everybody likes to be entertained.”

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Author:Joe Sedelmaier

“In some ways, it's easier to go from short form to long form than vice versa. I used to make 30 second 'movies,' and I think if I only did long form I would find it difficult to adjust to that short a length. 'I gotta say something in 30 seconds. Forget about it!' There have been directors who have done commercials over the years, but they seem to be the exception.”

Thinking Long Done Difficult Forget Exception

Author:Joe Sedelmaier